Good morning, Springdale.

America's Car-Mart shares fell sharply on Wednesday as its financial adviser sought $500 million from investors to help the struggling used car dealer.

The company extended lender forbearance until Friday and continued searching for short-term financing to ease its financial challenges.

Walmart will expand its beauty business by adding advisers in 425 stores as part of redesigned spaces with a fragrance bar and trending section.

Three pilot locations in Northwest Arkansas — two in Springdale and one near the Northwest Arkansas Mall — are set to offer personalized beauty advice.

David Giesige will lead the new Regional Workforce Intermediary—designed to connect employers, educators and community partners—after he was hired by the Northwest Arkansas Council Wednesday, with support from the Walton Family Foundation to boost local talent for the region’s growing job market.

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark partnered with Butterball's Ozark facility to offer on-site TIG welding training that built skills in weld quality, safety + equipment operation, preparing employees for evolving manufacturing needs.

The Arkansas Crisis Center in Bentonville is preparing AR Teen Connect, a peer-to-peer youth support text line that trains high school students to help peers with texting, while a trained adult offers support + guidance.

The service is expected to launch statewide on Sept. 1.

Hawgs Illustrated has released its 72-page Arkansas football preview that details Razorbacks players, coaching insights, and schedule analysis.

Digital copies are available online and physical issues can be ordered or picked up at select retailers in Northwest Arkansas.

Three Arkansas baseball players have been named All-Americans by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association on Wednesday in a season marking the fourth time since 2019 that three or more Razorbacks earned the honor (now 41 in total).

Notre Dame transfer infield star Ava Zachary signed with Arkansas softball Wednesday; she batted .406 at Notre Dame and earned a second-team All-ACC nod while she is expected to compete for second base following Karlie Davison’s graduation.

Darius Acuff, Arkansas basketball star, was invited to the NBA Draft Green Room and led the Razorbacks to an SEC title and NCAA Sweet 16 run with averages of 23.5 points and 6.4 assists.

The NBA Draft takes place June 23-24 in Brooklyn.

Soccer fans can join FIFA-approved World Cup watch parties today at Luther George Park, where downtown Springdale Alliance will broadcast the opening match at 2 p.m. Food + beverages will be sold as nearby communities also host events for later matches.

Springdale Har-Ber hosts the 2026 7-on-7 Invitational Tournament today at its field with pool play at 9 a.m., bracket play at 1:30 p.m., and the championship at 4 p.m. Teams from local schools plus competitors from Oklahoma and Kansas will face off ahead of fall football season.

Arkansas football landed its 16th commitment for the 2027 class when 3-star quarterback Cason Myers, who visited Fayetteville May 29 — 31, chose the Razorbacks over offers from several schools.

Myers mentioned a strong relationship with the coaching staff that guided his decision.

Lucinda Williams Concert

6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of three-time Grammy Winner Lucinda Williams on her current tour.